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Re: The Nintendo 3DS

Originally Posted by Jewunit

To be honest these upgrades were over hyped. Better Battery in first transition. A shitty camera in the next... 3DS does change that though...

true...but hey, an upgrade is an upgrade, right? =D
I've pretty much accepted the fact that the DS will never be capable of taking good pictures.
if they upgrade the camera next, then I'll be really really happy

Re: The Nintendo 3DS

Originally Posted by animeyay

true...but hey, an upgrade is an upgrade, right? =D
I've pretty much accepted the fact that the DS will never be capable of taking good pictures.
if they upgrade the camera next, then I'll be really really happy

They wont...Sorry, their focus is on this generation of handhelds....Not to mention Nintendo will the first of the big three with a new console...

Re: The Nintendo 3DS

Originally Posted by Ericgamer1

o_O

I have no idea why I got that response? Nintendo will have a console out before Sony and MS, that's obvious considering the 360 and PS3 have 7-10 year plans on them. Nintendo is known for releasing a new console every 5-6 years. We're pass that mark now. They will let the 3DS rule for a year and a half then talk about the release of their new console..

Re: The Nintendo 3DS

Originally Posted by Jewunit

I have no idea why I got that response? Nintendo will have a console out before Sony and MS, that's obvious considering the 360 and PS3 have 7-10 year plans on them. Nintendo is known for releasing a new console every 5-6 years. We're pass that mark now. They will let the 3DS rule for a year and a half then talk about the release of their new console..

hm, maybe. My bet would be on MS though, since the 360 has been lagging for years now.. not to mention all the hardware problems it's faced.

Re: The Nintendo 3DS

I have a 3DS and I'd have to agree with the people who are waiting for the better games to come out. There really isn't a lot of rush. I was excited to get it, but now that I have it, there's not much to do for several months. Out of the small choice of games that are out, we chose Nintendogs + Cats. The 3D looks pretty neat. It's basically the same game as before, with only a couple small changes and the graphics are better, though. Other than that, the 3DS comes with a couple games. There's a face shooter and an AR game. The AR game is cool, but nothing you haven't seen before (if you've played them) and for some reason, they all end up with you defeating a dragon, even the fishing game. lol The eShop supposedly won't even be open until the end of May. My poor 3DS is now used to check in on my puppy maybe once a day and then play regular 2D games (currently 999 ). To add on that, the battery life is horrible. If you're playing a 3D game, it'll last around 2 hours. If you're playing a 2D game, it's longer, but not as long as a DS. It's annoying to have to keep plugging it back in. Not very mobile for a handheld. :/

Iwata says that development is going well. It will be released in the Fall.

The name is Tobidase Doubutsu no Mori.

Tobidasu can mean jump out -- it refers not just to the 3D, but to the game's wireless support.

12:37: Next, two more 3DS titles!

12:37: Next, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy:

New download songs for FFXI, FFXIII, FFVII and ... I didn't get the last one... will be released tomorrow.

12:37: Monster Hunter 3G will get a couple of challenge quests.

12:34: Next, Fire Emblem Awakening.

Iwata mentions and shows the first piece of download content that was released simultaneous with the game. This is available for free through May 31.

There will be more download content on 4/26, priced ¥250 and ¥350. Both items are past Fire Emblem characters drawn by guest art designers.

12: You can watch additional Kid Icarus Uprising technique videos after the broadcast.

Iwata also mentions a soundtrack campaign that's currently running through Club Nintendo.

12:31: Next, Kid Icarus Uprising!

They're going to show a video showing some gameplay techniques.

(I wonder if this is what Sakurai was talking about in his Twitter update...)

12:29: A 3DS firmware update is coming soon.

This will add folder functionality to the home menu. You can store up to 60 items in a single folder. You can also give names to each folder. The first character of the name is shown in the folder's icon.

The firmware will also add support for software version up/patches. Nintendo's first patch will be Mario Kart 7. The patch will fix some shortcut issues with the game. Iwata apologies for causing players inconvenience.

Konami's New Love Plus and Squenix's Kingdom Hearts 3D will also get patches.

12:26: Next, Culchobit, a soccer game that we've seen in past Nintendo Direct broadcasts.

(I'm pretty sure I spelled it differently in each blog... sorry!)

Nintendo will be holding some sort of promotion involving real soccer players and celebrities. They will show videos of people playing against one another starting in late May.

The final name is Pocket Soccer League Culchobit. A release is set for July 12, priced ¥4,800.

12:23: Next, an update on Culdcept for 3DS.

The game has download play, says Iwata. You can use it for cooperative play -- one person who doesn't own the game playing co-op against the CPU with someone who does own it.

A Culdcept introduction video will be shown after the Nintendo Direct video.

A tournament will be held in the Fall.

Nintendo will also be giving cards to buyers.

Nintendo is also starting a Culdcept Twitter -- 3DS_Culdcept.

Culdcept is due out on June 28.

12:21: Next, Mario Tennis Open, which is due on May 24.

I6 characters.

Also use your Miis from Mii Studio.

You can also make use of around 200 items with your Miis. The items change properties -- speed, spin, etc.

12:20: Out in 2012...

12:19: The biggest crossover fight in history!

12:19: Crosses time, dimensions and makers!

12:19: Capcom!

Sega!

Namco Bandai!

12:18: Yes we will!

12:18: Next, Project X Zone! Will we get our first gameplay footage?

12:17: Next, Rune Factory 4. Iwata notes that players can now sell items to people around town.

Rune Factory 4 is due out on 7/19.

12:16: Next, the 3DS Taiko Drum Master Chibi Dragon game which was announced a couple of weeks back.

Iwata shows off the game's new adventure game, where Don-chan and his baby dragon friend work through a story.

A demo of some sort will be released after today's broadcast. The full game is due on July 5.

12:12: Next, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D. This was also previously announced for May 31.

Iwata notes that the game has some monsters from Dragon Quest X (I believe these were shown in past screenshot updates).

There will be some bonus goodies for those who have Joker save files, said Iwata.

12:11: Guild 01 is due on May 31. This was previously announced.

12:11: That head thing is really on the box...

12:11: First up, Level-5's Guild 01, with a new trailer that was made just for Nintendo Direct.

12:10: Next, third party titles for May and beyond.

12:08: Due out on July 14 is Pokemon Zenkoku Zukan Pro for 3DS, an updated version of the previous Rittai Zukan VW Pokemon viewing/management app, which will stop being sold before the new version comes out.

Pricing for this is ¥1,500.

12:07: First, Pokemon AR Searcher, out on June 23. This is an AR shooter. Pokemon that you catch via the app can be carried into Black & White 2.

This app will be available for ¥300.

12:06: Following the trailer, Iwata summarizes the basics of Pokemon Black & White 2. The June 23 release date was already announced.

He notes that the game can be played on 3DS too via backwards compatibility. But there will also be two 3DS specific download games.

12:04: Next, a look at the new Pokemon games. First, a trailer for Pokemon Black & White 2.

12:02: Iwata speaks about the success of Just Dance in Japan. He notes that rather than "localized," Nintendo "culturalized" it, meaning they made it more appropriate for the local audience.

Just Dance Wii 2 is now in development, says Iwata. It's the Japanese "culturalized" version of Just Dance 3.